American Indians used red baneberry root tea for menstrual
irregularity, postpartum pains, and as a purgative after childbirth;
also used to treat coughs and colds.

Menominees used small amount of white baneberry root
tea to relieve pain of childbirth, headaches due to eye strain.
Once used for coughs, menstrual irregularities, colds, and chronic
constipation; thought to be beneficial to circulation.